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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna as translated by Swami Nikhilananda offers the reader a penetrating view into the spiritual wisdom of India. On account of his deep mystical experiences and constant absorption in God, Sri Ramakrishna (1836 - 1886) is regarded as being of the stature of Krishna, Buddha, and Christ. The Gospel is the record of Sri Ramakrishna's conversations, which are unique in their breadth and depth. Profound spiritual truths are described in simple words and vivid stories, revealing the divinity of man and the spiritual foundation of the universe. This volume is a mine of inspiration, wisdom, theology, and metaphysics. <P>This 1106 page volume contains an introduction (70 pages) by Swami Nikhilananda that narrates the main events of Sri Ramakrishna's life and briefly sketches the people and the doctrines associated with him. Also, includes 26 photographs, a detailed glossary, and an index.

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Certainly this is one of the notable books of our time, one of the marvelous books in all time. It is a book where gentle, deathless goodness softens whatever humiliation I might feel for any inadvertent glibness of comment; and where the piety - in the deepest Latin sense of the word - and the brilliant, easy scholarship of the translation are enough to knock us down. --Stark Young

East and West agree that he was the most radiant religious personality of the nineteenth century. The record of his life and teachings is a mine of inspiration, wisdom, theology, and metaphysics. It is also a tremendous adventure story, the odyssey of a man who set out on the mystical way and journeyed to its end. The English version is a triumph of creative translation. --Thomas Sugrue

I have examined the proofs of your new volume, The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, and send you herewith my praises for a work of noble scholarship and utter devotion. You have added to the scriptures of our English tongue a new Bible. When the volume appears, I shall add it proudly and reverently to my Bible of Humanity. I feel inexpressibly grateful to you for your labors thus crowned with this great achievement. --John Haynes Holmes, Minister of the Community Church, New York

From the Publisher

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is published by The Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York which bases it teachings on the principles of Vedanta, or Hinduism. Hinduism teaches that every soul is potentially divine, and that its divinity may be manifested through worship, contemplation, unselfish work, and philosophical discrimination. According to Hinduism, Truth is universal and all humankind and all existence are one. It preaches the unity of the Godhead, or ultimate Reality, and accepts every faith as a valid means for its own followers to realize the Truth. For more information about the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York, visit www.ramakrishna.org.

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I first encountered Sri Ramakrishna in Bishop Stephen Neill's masterpiece "Christian Faith and other Faiths". There, the learned Bishop commented on the remarkable life and influence of this unlettered and self taught Bengali and whose saintly life influenced Swami Vivikenanda, Gandhi and numerous others.

How was Ramakrishna able to do this? Here in this book, we find out. First, Ramakrisna gathered a small circle of disciples around him and they committed themselves to living a common, simple life-something along the lines of St. Benedict or St. Francis from the Christian tradition. Second, they were also a learning community and devoted themselves to reading the Hindu Scriptures and longs hours of meditation. Third-and here is an unusual feature-Ramakrishna would go for extended periods immersing himself in other religious traditions and claiming to have visions of other religious figures such as Jesus. By so doing, Ramakrishna's and his small band of followers learned to appreciate religious traditions outside of their own "faith". That's pretty amazing considering Ramakrishna received hardly any formal eduction.

And perhaps that is the good news of this book of over 1000 pages. Tolerance, respect, appreciation, and openness.

Anyone truly interested in walking a spiritual path and desire guidance on what the pitfalls are and how to avoid them this is book will be of great interest to them. Sri Ramakrishna is one of India's greatest spiritual mystics whose teachings launched one of India's greatest spiritual teacher's Swami Vivekananda whose own reachings are still influencing the United State well over 100 years after the Swami visited for the 1st Parliament of Religeons in 1893 held in Chicago. Sri Ramakrisna held that all religious paths lead to God and this book testifies to that belief.

This is a great translation of the Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda ji Mj.

While the translation is many decades old, it still retains a certain unmistakable freshness.

What's more, the English is very lucid - almost too good to be true. Why? Because we would expect Swami Nikhilananda ji Mj to be austere and cold, perhaps even in writing, but wait! No. This book brings out the best of Thakur in every word, in every ounce.

Must read for anyone interested in Sri Ramakrishna. This is primarily his advice in the context of householders as it is recorded by Mahendranath who was a school teacher/head master and could only go to Sri Ramakrishna on the weekends when other householders could also attend. Swami Nikilananda translated this giant work into English.

The complete works of Swami Vivekananda is another great read as Sri Ramakrishna choose him as his heir apparent to carry on his message to a wider audience suitable for all contexts.

A most stunning book. Hardcover book is beautifully bound in a quality manner.Sri Ramakrishna was a simple and humble saint who spoke in a simple and straightforward manner about complex spiritual issues. The translator did a most excellent job in putting the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna in a very readable and easily understood manner that can melt your heart. Reading this book is like sipping soma nectar. A book worth reading slowly at a quiet time. If I could I would rate I this book a hundred stars.

What can be said about the life of Sri Ramakrishna? The Absolute itself incarnated in a humble abode and taught in such a heart-melting and mind-blowing way that makes you feel that Love and Truth itself is speaking to you in every word that comes out of his mouth.

His absolute simplicity, child-like nature, humility, care for others, exemplary life, discipline is so awe inspiring! He IS the Universal Teacher that knows the disposition of every person and the right approach for each one.

Together with the Autobiography of a Yogi, this is one of the best books I have ever read in my life. Do not hesitate to buy.

This is a big one and a book I have to take in small doses. It is interesting, light hearted at times and of course, there are moments that are quite imperative. I feel this is an important reading for anyone interested in Eastern spirituality. The moments in which the reading is difficult and heavy are far outweighed by Ramakrishna's love of the Divine Mother, and his relationship with Her as revealed in the conversations and commentary scribed by his talented devotee.

If you are interested in knowing more about Sri Ramakrishna, considered by some to be an incarnation of God, this is the book to read. The author present a verbatim account of his years with Sri Ramakrishna.